The Best Peninsula Hotels In The World
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The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels, but what are the best Peninsula Hotels in the world? Established in 1928, they operate prestigious luxury properties in ten major cities. These include their flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris, with Istanbul, London, and Yangon under development.

The prices of rooms at Peninsula hotels tend to be dictated by the costs in each city, so London and Paris tend to be at the more expensive end, Istanbul and Bangkok at the cheaper end. All Peninsula hotels are wonderful, and none are cheap, but pricing is dictated by the seasons and the time of the week, so book on a weekend, and you may find that in a major city, this is more of a discount than their hotels during the working week.

In this review, we focus on the best luxury Peninsula hotels around the world. The listing is in no particular order as they’re all great hotels!

1. The Peninsula London, England

This is the Peninsula hotel that we’re most excited about. Located on Hyde Park corner, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace and across the roundabout from the InterContinental Park Lane with its fabulous club lounge in London, The Peninsula London is perfectly located to enjoy the best of London. I took a picture of this hotel under construction a few months ago from the club lounge at the InterContinental, which I have used as the header image on this article. It is also worth noting that this hotel is also across the roundabout the Four Seasons and steps from the Mandarin Oriental, so you couldn’t be better located!

Opening in 2021, the design is inspired by the area’s heritage, befitting one of London’s most celebrated addresses and matching the owner’s aspiration of building a Grand Hotel at the gateway to Belgravia. The scheme received planning consent from Westminster City Council in April 2016. The consent grants permission to replace the 1950s and 1960s offices at 1–5 Grosvenor place and deliver:

  • 189 rooms, ballroom and meeting facilities
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Spa and leisure facilities
  • Retail units
  • 24–28 residential apartments, managed by The Peninsula Hotels

The rooms to pick are those which are apparently overlooking the gardens of Buckingham Palace. Maybe you’ll spot the queen!

2. The Peninsula Hong Kong, China

The Peninsula Hong Kong, is known as the legendary “Grande Dame of the Far East” and continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best Eastern and Western hospitality.

In 2018, The Peninsula was the first luxury hotel in Hong Kong to offer a trinity of deluxe transportation options, complementing the existing fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms, a private Sunseeker 47 yacht, and a customized helicopter. And earlier this year, the Grande Dame and the rest of the properties under The Peninsula Hotels portfolio has become the first and the only luxury hotel brand in the world to achieve a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for every hotel.

Restaurants include Gaddi’s, which is renowned as the finest gourmet French restaurant in the East, with live music and dancing in the evenings, The Verandah and Chesa.

3. The Peninsula Paris, France

The Peninsula Paris has one of the best hotels in Paris with a pool and has an underground 20 m x 5 m (65 ft x 16 ft) indoor pool situated on the lower ground floor. This pool also offers two Jacuzzis, a bunch of padded loungers and is an extremely pleasant place for a swim.

The Peninsula Paris also hosts 200 cream-lacquered, digitally interactive rooms, among the city’s largest. LiLi restaurant serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a dramatic setting inspired by the Chinese opera; L’Oiseau Blanc elevates Parisian dining with its iconic rooftop views and bistronomique menu. The spa is an oasis of calm.

The Peninsula Paris is located in one of Paris’ most multiethnic areas. The tenth arrondissement is vibrant and bohemian. It’s where all the new restaurants and hip boutiques are.” For a perfect Parisian afternoon, take a leisurely stroll along the Canal Saint-Martin with its iron footbridges and tree-lined quays.

Experience Paris from the hotel’s exclusive rooftop suite gardens and restaurant. Located on the sixth and seventh floor, they serve up stunning views over Paris’ most iconic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower and its stunning panorama.

4. The Peninsula Istanbul

Set along the banks of the stunning Bosphorus – the meeting point of East and West in the beautiful historic city – The Peninsula Istanbul will soon welcome its first guests and is one to be insanely excited about. The hotel, located in Istanbul’s historic Karaköy district, will anchor a new waterfront revitalization project called Galataport, to include a promenade, museums and art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and a cruise ship port. The heritage property is also within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s most dazzling historic landmarks, such as Galata Tower, Galata Bridge, and the famous Sultanahmet District.

Featuring classical-inspired architecture, The Peninsula Istanbul offers lush landscaped gardens and swimming pools, one of which overlooks the Bosphorus. Many of its 177 opulent guestrooms and suites also have sweeping water views. Guests can savor sublime local and international cuisine at a choice of sophisticated restaurants before indulging in the ancient Turkish tradition of hammam steam baths at the decadent The Peninsula Spa.

The Peninsula Istanbul also features a one-storey shopping arcade, with a total of nine retail shops providing over 750 sq m shopping spaces to guests of exquisite taste. The Peninsula Arcades around the globe house many international luxury brands, offering exquisite luxury shopping with unparalleled hotel experiences.

5. The Peninsula Beijing, China

The Peninsula Beijing delivers the most spacious all-suite guest accommodation in the heart of China’s dynamic capital. The hotel has been recently restyled, showcasing timeless Chinese artistry and craftsmanship mixed with cutting-edge technology and luxurious fixtures soft furnishings.

Each restyled room offers a separate bedroom, living room, bathroom, and cloakroom. The bespoke design is inspired by the interiors of luxury private yachts blended with elements of traditional and modern Chinese artistry.

Exceptional culinary experiences have been a hallmark of The Peninsula Beijing for more than a quarter of a century. Three reimagined restaurants celebrate the unique Chinese heritage of The Peninsula brand and the historic integration of fine craftsmanship into Chinese dining culture. The hotel’s chefs have traveled across China and worldwide to source the finest sustainable produce to enhance each dining experience.

Guests can experience the world-famous Peninsula Afternoon Tea in The Lobby and savor the refined pleasures of Cantonese cuisine at Huang Ting, the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant. Resembling a mystical Chinese garden, Jing specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisines paired with fine global wines from the cellar.

The Peninsula Spa also is a perfect place to discover rejuvenation for the body and mind with a holistic collection of the world’s finest spa, beauty, and fitness.

6. The Peninsula Chicago, United States

The Peninsula Chicago, United States is located at Water Tower Park on the “Magnificent Mile,” the city’s premier shopping district, The Peninsula Chicago is the city’s most luxurious and sophisticated hotel, offering guests all possible amenities and services. The Peninsula Chicago is a proud recipient of the Forbes Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond awards for more than ten consecutive years, in addition to numerous other awards.

The Peninsula Chicago’s 339 luxurious guestrooms and suites are among the largest in the city. They are exquisitely furnished in a contemporary yet classical style, with a state-of-the-art electronic system that provides guests the ability to control guestroom features with the touch of a button.

At the top of The Peninsula Chicago, you’ll find the world-renowned Peninsula Spa. An intimate, indulgent environment featuring innovative spa treatments, gracious service, and magnificent facilities, including a half-Olympic length swimming pool on the 19th floor overlooking the Chicago skyline.

With three distinctive restaurants and a bar, guests can choose from a diverse array of superb dining options. Shanghai Terrace is notable as much for its intensely flavored Shanghainese and Cantonese delicacies as for its matchless service and 1930s supper club atmosphere; The Lobby provides approachable, contemporary American cuisine for dinner, an all-day dining menu, and the delectable afternoon tea and weekend chocolate bar all presented in elegant surroundings; The Bar offers a sophisticated menu of cocktails, wines and flights of scotch; and Pierrot Gourmet is a European-style café and wine bar ideal for casual, light fare.

7. The Peninsula Shanghai, China

The Peninsula Shanghai is located on the historic Bund and offers spectacular views of the Huangpu River, Pudong, and Shanghai’s skyline. This is also one of the cheapest Peninsula hotels in the world.

Blending art deco glamour with traditional Asian opulence, each guestroom features a private bedroom, bathroom, and dressing areas, with a privacy door that allows the bedroom to be enclosed. Five award-winning restaurants and bars include Sir Elly’s and Yi Long Court. The iconic Peninsula Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant marble lobby. Shop for luxury brands in the Peninsula Arcade, or indulge in The Peninsula Spa. International VoIP phone calls and 24-hour access to the Fitness Centre are complimentary.

8. The Peninsula Tokyo, Japan

The Peninsula Tokyo, Japan is superbly located in the prestigious business district of Marunouchi, opposite the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park and within minutes’; walk of the shopping capital of Ginza, The Peninsula Tokyo offers commanding city views, luxurious comfort, sophisticated facilities, extraordinary dining options, and the legendary Peninsula service.

With 314 spacious guestrooms, including 47 suites, five unique restaurants, two ballrooms, six elegantly designed function rooms, a wedding chapel, a Japanese ceremony room, a fitness center, and The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula is Tokyo’s new landmark hotel.

Guestrooms are among the largest in Tokyo and have stunning views of the city, Imperial Gardens, and Hibiya Park. Modern and contemporary with Japanese-inspired accents, each guestroom and suite blends traditional Peninsula standards of comfort and innovative technology with elements of Japanese heritage and culture.

The Peninsula Tokyo offers a range of gourmet options, which include The Lobby, where the famous Peninsula Afternoon is served, authentic Cantonese cuisine at Hei Fung Terrace, Japanese kaiseki at Tsuruya, international cuisine at Peter and The Peninsula Boutique & Café where light dishes, snacks, specialty chocolates, and gifts are available.

The hotel features a fitness center and indoor swimming pool overlooking the Imperial Gardens, while The Peninsula Spa offers a city retreat permeated by indulgence and deep relaxation.

9. The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The Peninsula Beverly Hills caters to discerning travelers with sophisticated elegance. Although world-class shopping, including famous Rodeo Drive, is just a short walk away, you’ll find yourself wanting to retreat to the enjoyment of your room or private villa nestled amidst a lush tropical garden.

Visit the award-winning Peninsula Spa, a rooftop oasis with an array of soul-soothing treatments, and a 60-foot lap pool bordered by 12 private cabanas. This is the only hotel in Southern California to have earned the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star award since 1993. The bar here is particularly good with fabulous. It’s a great spot for celebrity spotting.

10. The Peninsula Yangon

Occupying the meticulously restored, heritage 1880s building that once housed the headquarters of The Myanmar Railways Company, The Peninsula Yangon, located in Myanmar’s largest city, will soon welcome guests. The hotel, which celebrates Myanmar’s unique cultural treasures as well as The Peninsula’s unparalleled hospitality, is a feature of a luxurious new business, retail, and accommodation development called Yoma Central.

The architecture of the completed hotel will preserve the colonial elegance of the original buildings while employing a modern, environmentally sustainable design that reflects Yangon’s revival as a stylish international destination. Guests can relax amid the hotel’s landscaped tropical gardens and outdoor swimming pool before enjoying the sanctuary of the state-of-the-art The Peninsula Spa. An array of chic restaurants, cocktail bars, and opulent shopping boutiques can be explored before guests retire to one of 88 lavishly appointed guest rooms and suites. For those who wish to prolong their stay, a selection of The Peninsula Residences will also be available.

The 400 sq m shopping space at The Peninsula Yangon comprises two retail shops, adding a touch of style to guest’s luxurious stay. The Peninsula Arcades around the globe house many international luxury brands, offering exquisite luxury shopping with unparalleled hotel experiences.

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